Rumsfeld wrote:Torts is like the hockey version of fucking Ralphie from the Sopranos. The good news is that Ralphie was my favourite character and this is going to be hilarious. The bad news is that Ralphie and Torts both have ego issues which prevent them from playing well with others.

i Like this move. The canucks are stuck with the core they have now with all the NTC's and long term contracts. They've shown us they can't get it done in the playoffs and i'm sure the management would love to clear out a few core members.however,this is the team we're stuck with for a few years so hopefully Tort's abrasiveness is beneficial and the new coaches can get the special teams happening again.

Rumsfeld wrote:Torts is like the hockey version of fucking Ralphie from the Sopranos. The good news is that Ralphie was my favourite character and this is going to be hilarious. The bad news is that Ralphie and Torts both have ego issues which prevent them from playing well with others.

I'm thinkin he's more of a Paulie Walnuts,good points on the entertainment factor.Should be good

Even though it is all but confirmed reports are circulating that all other candidates that the Canucks interviewed have been officially informed that they are out of the running. So if it's not Torts then no else is left standing. Pretty good indication that he has the job and just the details need working out at this point.

Reports also circulating that both Dallas and Vancouver were trying to wait out Tippet but once word leaked two days ago that he was intent on staying with the team then both Dallas and Vancouver sprung to action to lock up their respective coaches. At that time everyone else was told thanks but no thanks.